about 1 month ago

Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Tucker Deals Keep Dodgers’ 2026 Cash Outlay Tiny

Bob Nightengale wrote Los Angeles will owe only $3M in 2026 base salary between Ohtani and Tucker. Ohtani gets $2M while $68M is deferred. Tucker’s salary is $1M, plus a $64M signing bonus due before spring training. It’s one reason cash flow stays flexible as it builds around stars.